Project Report
| Aug 11, 2024
Menstrual hygiene related orientation in Thakuribhanjyang
By Prachet Shrestha | Team Leader
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Training on making washable reusable sanitary pad
ECCA recently organized menstrual hygiene related orientation for the members of women group in Thakuribhanjyang village in ward no. 12, Rapti Municipality, Chitwan (which is located in a hilly area in south central Nepal). The people living in this village are from the indigenous group called Chepang - a particularly disadvantaged ethnic group in Nepal. This tribe has been ranked as “most marginalized” in terms of socioeconomic indicators, access to education, and literacy rate.
During the orientation, the participants were also taught how to make at home a reusable washable sanitary pad.
Mr. Praja (who also participated) thanked ECCA for including him also (among other ladies) in the training. He said “I have now learned about menstrual hygiene management. I will support lady members in my house.”
We thank you for your continued support.
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Apr 14, 2024
Women Groups in improving Menstrual Hygiene in the community
By Prachet Shrestha and Ashmita Rai | Team Leader and Officer
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ECCA conducted orientation on menstruation, its management and the use of washable reusable sanitary pads for the Women Groups and Female Community Health Volunteers of Malu village, Tamakoshi Rural Municipality ward no. 4, Dolakha (around 150 km north of Kathmandu in central Nepal). To ensure the participation of women from every cluster of ward no. 4, the orientation was conducted at 3 different venues. Along with the orientation, to promote improved reusable sanitary pads among community females, 3 sets of washable reusable sanitary pads were distributed to each menstruating female member of that village. Altogether 499 sets of washable reusable sanitary pads were distributed through door-to-door program by the members of women groups who attended the orientation program. They also shared their knowledge on menstrual hygiene management while distributing the pads. Additionally, leaflets in local language with information about menstrual hygiene management were also provided.
Mrs. Kalpana, President of Golmeshwor Women Group, stated “lack of information about menstruation leads to damaging misconceptions and discrimination, and can cause women to face various challenges. This kind of support from ECCA will help in spreading menstrual hygiene management education throughout the community”.
We thank you for the support.
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Dec 17, 2023
Sanitary pad disposal bins provided
By Prachet Shrestha and Ashmita Rai | Team Leader and Officer
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Two bins for disposing sanitary pads and other sanitary waste were supported in Lalit Kalyan Secondary School located in Lalitpur district of central Nepal. The objective of providing these materials was to make the students aware about the importance of proper management of menstrual waste, which would help to improve menstrual hygiene among female students. The bins were handed over to the school teachers at ECCA office, where they were also oriented on how to utilize it properly.
Ms. Sunita, teacher at Lalit Kalyan Secondary School, said, “the school toilets don’t have waste collection bins and the girls feel uncomfortable wearing the same sanitary pad all day or putting them in a plastic bag and taking back home. There are often used sanitary pads lying on the toilet floor. Now onwards these bins will help to manage those problems. We are very thankful for the support.”
We also thank you for your continued support.
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